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Patent GB-2389762-A (GB)
Title: A semiconductor chip which includes a text to speech (TTS) system, for a mobile telephone or other electronic product
Inventor: SHIELDS PAUL W
IPC: H04M1/72427
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: A semiconductor chip 2 includes a control means 6 for separating information from a data stream, and a switch 8 for selectively routing the separated information to a TTS system. This allows, for example, information associated with an encoded music track or information associated with a game to be output aurally. The chip may be used in a mobile telephone, or in another electronic product such as a computer, a camera, a CD player, a DVD player, a television set, a video tape recorder, a car navigation system, a pager, an electronic notebook, a calculator, a word processor, a work station, a TV telephone or a POS terminal.
Patent GB-2386906-A (GB)
Title: Heat resisting steels
Inventor: ISHII RYUICHI
IPC: C21D1/18
Filed: 2002-09-26
Abstract: A first steel comprises the following (in % by weight): carbon 0.25-0.35 %, silicon 0-0.15 %, manganese 0.2-0.8 %, nickel 0.3-0.6 %, chromium 1.6-1.9 %, vanadium 0.26-0.35 %, molybdenum 0.6-1.1 %, tungsten 0.6-1.4 %, optionally nitrogen 0.002-0.008 %, optionally boron 0.001-0.004 %, with the balance being iron and impurities, wherein the sum of Mo + W/2 lies in the range 1.3-1.4 %. A second steel comprising the following (in % by weight): carbon 0.25-0.35 %, silicon 0-0.15 %, manganese 0.2-0.8 %, nickel 0.3-0.6 %, chromium 1.6-1.9 %, vanadium 0.23-0.30 %, molybdenum 0.6-1.1 %, tungsten 0.6-1.4 %, niobium 0.001-0.008 %, optionally nitrogen 0.002-0.008 %, with the balance being iron and impurities, wherein the sum of Mo + W/2 lies in the range 1.3-1.4 %. The steels may be processed by electroslag remelting, hot forging, annealing, normalising, quenching and tempering to form M7C3, MX and M23C6 precipitates.
Patent GB-2393743-A (GB)
Title: Downhole scraper sub that is pumped down the well annulus
Inventor: FRASER JOHN PAUL
IPC: E21B23/10
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: A sub to be pumped down an annulus of a well comprises a cylindrical body with annular seals 2 on its internal surface to seal against the drillstring or tubing 10 and annular seals 4 on its external surface to seal against the casing. The sub is pumped down the annulus by fluid pressure supplied from above and the seals are made of a flexible rubber so that sealing is maintained as they pass over joints in the tubing or casing. A fluid bypass port 3 is provided in the sub body but is blocked by a rupture disc to prevent fluid bypassing the sub under normal pressure conditions. The sub may carry scraper blades 1 or measuring gauges.
Patent GB-2381734-A (GB)
Title: Sports glove
Inventor: HOCHMUTH PETER
IPC: A63B71/14
Filed: 2002-11-04
Abstract: A glove, which may be worn by goalkeepers, has an impact absorbing latex layer 12 on the palm and also on the back, the latex layers being formed in one piece, the layers meeting at an edge fold 14 in an edge region of the glove. The latex layer on the back of the glove may have projections 15 extending over the fingers. Also, an opening 16 may be may be formed in the latex layer on the back of the glove.
Patent GB-2395641-A (GB)
Title: Data compression
Inventor: TREZISE GREGORY KEITH
IPC: H03M7/30
Filed: 2002-11-23
Abstract: A method of compressing a data set, said method comprising: inserting a plurality of reset tokens at pre-determined intervals within said data set, to convert said data set into a plurality if smaller data chunks; compressing a plurality of said data chunks simultaneously in parallel with each other 202, 203, to produce a plurality of compressed data chunks. The method may be applied in a data storage device such as in a tape drive storage system. Other embodiments disclosed include: <SL> <LI>1) A method of converting a data stream comprising a plurality of reset tokens, a plurality of compressed data chunks and a plurality of sections of junk (stuffing) data; into a continuous data stream having a constant bit rate wherein searching is performed for the plurality of reset tokens and between receiving immediately consecutive reset tokens a stream of dat is output and between receiving alternate immediately consecutive reset tokens no dat is output. <LI>2) A data processing channel comprising a first buffer memory 200 for receiving an incoming data set; a plurality of compression engines arranged in parallel 202, 203 and which each receive data chunks from the first buffer memory; a further buffer memory 205, 206, 207, 208, 209 for receiving and storing the plurality of compression processed data chunks from the plurality of compression engines; and a scheduler 201 for allocating the plurality of data chunks to the plurality of compression engines. <LI>3) A write channel comprising a first buffer memory 200 for receiving an incoming data set; a plurality of compression engines arranged in parallel 202, 203 and which each receive data chunks from the first buffer memory; a second buffer memory; and a packer device for receiving a stream of compression processed data chunks and a plurality of packing bytes and to remove the packing bytes in order to output a continuous stream of compression processed data chunks. </SL>
Patent GB-2401204-A (GB)
Title: Process monitoring employing process flow chart
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER KEITH J
IPC: H01L21/02
Filed: 2003-02-04
Abstract: A method of monitoring a multi-step process, the method comprising implementing a process comprising a plurality of steps represented by a process flow diagram 20, creating a table 26 for recording data associated with each of the respective plurality of steps, recording data in the table responsive to activities associated with respective ones of the plurality of steps as the process implementation progresses, providing a display of at least a portion of the process flow diagram and at least a portion of the table, and providing an indication on the display of a process step of the flow diagram associated with a data entry selected from the table.
Patent GB-2385648-A (GB)
Title: Protection of underwater elongate members
Inventor: CRP GROUP LIMITED
IPC: F16L1/12
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: An underwater cladding (10) for an elongate member such as a pipe, has a substantially cylindrical outer surface with a plurality of depressions (18) therein. The provision of depressions in an otherwise cylindrical outer surface of a cladding interrupts or reduces vortex induced vibrations and the absence of projections facilitates use with conventional pipe-laying equipment.
Patent GB-2400513-A (GB)
Title: Generation of an image from a selected viewpoint using real scene image source data
Inventor: THOMAS GRAHAM ALEXANDER
IPC: G06V10/147
Filed: 2003-03-14
Abstract: In order to produce a view of a scene from a selected viewpoint at least one real scene image produced from one or more cameras having respective real viewpoints is used. The position of selected objects is determined from the real scene data and based on the relationship of the selected viewpoint to the real viewpoint, the positions of the selected objects are determined in the selected view of the scene. In order to render the scene from the selected view, at least some of the selected objects are rendered using the real scene source image of the selected objects. Real images of the selected objects may be used as flat models oriented perpendicularly to the optical axis of the real camera and these models may be rendered from the point of view of the selected viewpoint. Independent claims are included for a user interface to allow a user to modify the determined positions of selected objects in a real scene and also for means of controlling a slave camera based on parameters of another camera to control point and focus parameters of the slave camera.
Patent GB-2400250-A (GB)
Title: A method for the improved accuracy of LO phase adjustment in the feedback circuit of a Cartesian amplifier
Inventor: BEN-AYUN MOSHE
IPC: H04L27/00
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: Separate test signals are applied to the I and Q channels of a Cartesian amplifier to provide separate estimates of the phase shift setting for the LO phase shifter 442 in the feedback circuit. The average of the two phase shift settings is applied to the phase shifter, giving improved loop IQ phase balance in comparison with calibration using only one test signal. Reduced tolerance 90 degree LO phase shifters 436,422 can be used. Loop stability and wideband noise performance are improved. Test signals may be applied to determine amplitude imbalance. The technique may also be applied to linearized amplifier systems using predistortion.
Patent GB-2385408-A (GB)
Title: Flow mixer
Inventor: SWADLING JEREMY PHILIP
IPC: G05D23/13
Filed: 2001-12-03
Abstract: A mixer tap for a shower has a body (1), with a cold water pipe connection (2), a hot water pipe connection (3) and a mixed water outlet connection (4). A flow control knob (5) and a water temperature control knob (6) are provided at the front of the tap. The tap a flow mixer cartrige (11), which is sealed in a cavity (12) in the body. The collor has three sealing grooves (15,16,17) carrying O-rings (115, 116, 117). The groove (16) and its O-ring (116) have a complementary, oblique shape. The cartridge has a shuttle (52) arranged between rear and front barrel portions (31,41) to thermostatically control water temperature in cojunction with a thermostatic capsule (61) and the water temperature control knob (6). To the rear of the cartridge there is provided a flow controller (81). This is connected to the flow control knob (5) via actuation fingers (84), which pass through the shuttle.
Patent GB-2387329-A (GB)
Title: Nonwovens modified with alkyl polyglycoside surfactants
Inventor: YAHIAOUI ALI
IPC: A61L15/46
Filed: 2001-11-28
Abstract: A nonwoven fabric treated with an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant solution results in a heterogeneous system having antibacterial activity when in contact with an aqueous source of bacteria. The antibacterial activity imparted to the nonwoven fabric renders the nonwoven fabric useful in a wide variety of absorbent products, such as personal care products and medical absorbent products, which are typically exposed to aqueous sources of bacteria. Furthermore, the alkyl polyglycoside surfactant is virtually non-irritating and non-sensitizing to human skin.
Patent GB-2390282-A (GB)
Title: Static and dynamic video resizing
Inventor: DEERING MICHAEL F
IPC: G06T15/04
Filed: 2002-01-10
Abstract: A graphics system comprises a texture memory, a rendering engine, a sample buffer and a filtering engine. The rendering engine renders received primitives based on a render pixel array whose vertical and horizontal resolutions are dynamically programmable. The rendering engine determines render pixels that geometrically intersect a primitive. For each intersecting render pixel, a texture access may be required (if texture processing is turned on) to determine texture values. The texture values may be used to compute sample values at sample positions interior to the sample render pixel and the primitive. A controlling agent may decrease the vertical and horizontal resolutions of the render pixel array to control frame render time. The filtering engine may programmably generate virtual pixel centers covering the render pixel array. Any change in the render pixel resolutions may require an accommodating change in the virtual pixel array parameters.
Patent GB-2395192-A (GB)
Title: Container formed from panels
Inventor: LAND BRIAN
IPC: B65D6/24
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: A container 30 includes a plurality of panels 40, 50 arranged to have a first configuration in which the panels 40, 50 form the sides of the container 30 and a second configuration in which the panels 40, 50 may be located within a similar container 30 in the first configuration. The panels 40, 50 preferably have interlocking members 60, 70 having cooperating portions that cause the panels 40, 50 to be brought towards one another as the container 30 is assembled. The container 30 may have an upper collar for cooperating with a second set of panels 40, 50 and a discharge port comprising a sealable aperture may be provided.
Patent GB-2404707-A (GB)
Title: A flange adapter
Inventor: HARPER BRIAN
IPC: F16L21/04
Filed: 2003-08-06
Abstract: A flange adapter for joining a plain ended pipe (203, fig 2 ) to a flange ended pipe (206, fig 2) comprises a sleeve 101 having at one end an annular flange 103 which is chamfered at its outer diameter. The chamfer 105 preferably faces towards the flange end of the flange adapter and may adopt a straight, concave, convex or stepped profile. The flange 103 may include a plurality of openings 106 in a peripheral area thereof, for receiving a connecting bolt and the peripheral area may comprise a plurality of lugs. The length of the chamfer 105 is preferably greater than or equal to 0.25 x the maximum thickness of the flange 103. The adapter preferably comprises a metal base and a surface coating comprising one or more of a dry powder nylon, a fusion bonded epoxy or paint.
Patent GB-2393600-A (GB)
Title: Video block error sensing by detection of block shapes in output
Inventor: GUDIS EDUARDO
IPC: H04N19/89
Filed: 2003-08-20
Abstract: Errors are detected in a decoded video signal that has been processed at least partly in data blocks, such as MPEG-2 compression macroblocks or other block processed data, by discerning the appearance of a pattern of contrast in the decoded output video signal around the perimeter of an area corresponding to a processed block of pixels. In a compression technique, an error affecting one more members of a block (44) of pixels generally affects the entire block. In the absence of an error, processed blocks most typically merge imperceptibly into one another with pixel values may that change little, if at all, across the border between abutting blocks. The error alters this situation and makes at least one of the blocks perceptible among the abutting blocks due to distinct contrast between the blocks. Image processing techniques are employed to discern an apparent block and thereby to discriminate for errors. The errors can be handled as appropriate, such as by generating an alarm, triggering a substitution of signal sources, repeating a stored block or the like. The discontinuity discrimination may be concentrated at a defined location in an image frame associated with the edge of a compression block. While the invention is embodied in video signal processing, it is not limited thereto.
Patent GB-2394238-A (GB)
Title: Internal pressure indicator and locking mechanism for a downhole tool
Inventor: MARSHALL GREGORY S
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: A flow actuated locking mechanism is provided for a downhole tool 100 that includes an annular, two position sleeve 160 having an unlocked position and a locked position. A pin assembly 150 within the tool is used to retain the sleeve 160 in the locked position and to provide a variable restriction to fluid flow within the bore 220 of the tool. The variable back pressure caused by this restriction to the fluid flow can be monitored and the position of the tool 100 in the wellbore determined. In one aspect of the invention, the locking mechanism is used on a reaming tool with extendable cutters 145 that are extendable from the body of the tool to increase the diameter of the tool and aid in forming a wellbore there around. The locking mechanism prevents the cutters from collapsing or closing as the reamer is moved axially in the wellbore.
Patent GB-2396454-A (GB)
Title: Microprocessor firmware control of hotswap insertion and extraction
Inventor: MAHONEY MAIRE
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: A Compact Peripheral Component Interconnect (CPCI) system includes a circuit board 102 (ie. a backplane) with a front card 108 (eg. a motherboard) coupled to a power supply 120 via the circuit board. Power supply 120 is operable to output electrical power at a plurality of different voltages. The CPCI system provides for the dynamic control and change of power sequences during the front card's lifetime without requiring modification to the hardware of the front card. The front card uses microprocessor firmware on a secondary processor to control, monitor and change power sequences for a main processor. This provides a low-cost and highly flexible means of control of power sequencing of the front card upon insertion or extraction. The front card may also be a High Availability (HA) and/or a hotswappable card. The microprocessor firmware may be extended to control the hotswap and power sequencing of the front card.
Patent GB-2392103-A (GB)
Title: Golf grip training aid
Inventor: ROBINSON WALTER
IPC: A63B53/14
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: A device for properly positioning and constraining the grip of a golfer on a golf club handle and, particularly, for preventing the thumb from rotating to the right or to the left during the golf stoke.
Patent GB-2412795-A (GB)
Title: Collision warning system
Inventor: MCINTOSH RICHARD
IPC: B60Q1/52
Filed: 2004-04-01
Abstract: A collision warning system using sensors, relays and switches is incorporated into a vehicle's wiring system to automatically illuminate the vehicle's rear external lighting array in response to the output of impact sensors. The system provides warning to the drivers of following vehicles that the vehicle in front has suffered a collision and will deploy regardless of the switched condition of any of the vehicle's lights at the time of impact. The lighting array would continue to be illuminated until such time as the ignition key 5 or card (9, fig 4) is removed from the ignition switch and inserted into a reset switch 1. A lamp 7 may be incorporated in the reset switch to illuminate as a warning to the driver that the system has been activated, the light being visible through a bezel 6 provided around the reset switch. Audible warnings to the driver that the system has been activated may also be given. A diode (D1, drawing 2) may be included in the circuit to prevent feedback.
Patent GB-2400637-A (GB)
Title: Liquid supply pipe for use with storage-type electric water heater
Inventor: KWOK HAN TAT
IPC: F24H9/12
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A liquid supply pipe (10) for use at a top inlet (111) of a storage-type water heater tank (110). The supply pipe (10) has a tubular inner section (21) locatable inside the tank (110) with an upper end (21A) thereof at the inlet (111), and a tubular outer section (22) locatable outside the tank (110) and having a first end (22A) adjacent the inner section upper end (21A) and in communication therewith and a second end (22B) for water supply. A chamber (30) is locatable externally of the tank (110) and enclosing communication between the section ends (21A and 22A), one of which has at least one hole (23) through its wall located inside the chamber (30). The hole (23) is positioned at a level above a top portion of the tank interior, so that backflow is prevented during interruption of the water supply.
Patent GB-2413459-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method of cell broadcast.
Inventor: LINEHAN DIARMUID J
IPC: H04M1/72436
Filed: 2004-04-19
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of conveying a message to service subscribers of a communication network within a specific geographical area. The method is characterised by a mobile station calling a reserved number, and the communication network verifying that said mobile station is listed on a cellular broadcast authorisation list. The mobile station transmits a message for broadcast to the aforesaid called number, and if the mobile station is verified as authorised, the communication network broadcasts the message via a cell broadcast system. In so doing, the present invention aims to provide a trusted cell broadcasting system that circumvents the delays caused by human operator.
Patent GB-2409178-A (GB)
Title: Adult support walking frame
Inventor: STARKEY RALPH EDWARD
IPC: A61H3/04
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: A walking aid comprises a front A-shaped frame with attachments for securing a tether or harness to the frame for the support of a person using the walking aid and two side frames hinged to the front frame such that they can be folded parallel to the front frame when the walking aid is not in use. The legs of the walking aid may be adjustable in height. A removable rear section may be provided to secure the side frames. With the rear section removed the walking aid is accessible by wheelchair.
Patent GB-2410716-A (GB)
Title: Trimming device having a plurality of rotatably mounted trimming elements
Inventor: TSENG TZU-FENG
IPC: B26D7/26
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A vertical rotary trimming apparatus includes a base 210 for placing material, a rail 220 mounted on the base, a plurality of trimming elements 281, 282, 283 and 284 for trimming the material, a carriage 230 slidably mounted on the rail, an engagement device 270 including a plurality of engagement units 271, 272, 273 and 274, and a fixer for engaging with the engagement units of the engagement device in order to fix the positions of the engagement device and the plurality of trimming elements. The plurality of trimming elements are rotatably connected to the engagement device, and the engagement device can actuate the plurality of trimming elements by rotating on a plane perpendicular to the base.
Patent GB-2399207-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced parking meter utilizing user identification technology
Inventor: BAHAR REUBEN
IPC: G07B15/02
Filed: 2002-12-28
Abstract: An enhanced parking meter system utilizing user identification technology to achieve improved efficiencies in the enforcement and regulation of parking meters (3, 15, 21, 26). A user and/or vehicle (1) is identified by communication of user data into the parking meter system. If the meter (3) becomes expired with the vehicle (1) remaining in the parking space (2), a citation will be electronically processed, in accordance with the user data, and thereafter delivered to the user or vehicle owner. Recognition of the user and/or vehicle further enables the system to limit the individual's and/or vehicle's parking time in front of a particular meter (3) or designated cluster of meter. This would help regulate traffic within a municipality district as well as prevent people from parking in a metered location for excessive periods of time.
Patent GB-2409567-A (GB)
Title: Variable attenuator
Inventor: WANG ZHENG-LIN
IPC: A61F9/01
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: Linearly polarised laser pulses are variable attenuated by rotating or tilting a plate (20) with respect to the optical axis (10). A second plate (21) may be arranged in a symmetrical manner to compensate for offset of the pulse from the optical axis (10). A feedback system may be used to control the orientation of the plates (20,21) to achieve the desired intensity. The plates (20, 21) may comprise uncoated glass substrate, and are suitable for attenuating high energy pulses such as those used in eye surgery.
Patent GB-2419131-A (GB)
Title: Correct fuel dispensing system
Inventor: JOLLEY JULIE
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 2004-10-09
Abstract: A diesel vehicle fuel pump nozzle 1 has a non-circular cross section outlet, which engages with a similiarly shaped vehicle fuel inlet 2, to ensure only diesel fuel can be supplied to the vehicle. The cross-section may be square, triangular or of any other non-circular cross-section. Prevents fuelling with the incorrect fuel.